People may have seen a lot of activity at Rock Park last week when firefighters appeared to pull a body out of the Truckee River, but fortunately the Sparks Fire Department was simply conducting its regular training. Sparks has a Water Entry Team comprised of 18 members in three battalions that conduct a monthly water rescue exercise, but this time all five agencies … [Read more...]
Big turnout in Sparks for Community Cleanup event
To coincide with Earth Day recognized on April 22, Keep Truckee Meadows Beautiful (KTMB) hosted its annual Community Cleanup on April 27 where it invited local community members to help come out and help clean up trash left at Washoe County parks. The 2019 Community Cleanup proved to be successful as roughly 855 volunteers came out to the 31 parks in the Reno/Sparks area, … [Read more...]
Downtown Sparks transformation continues with opening of new businesses and condos
There’s a lot of moving and shaking going on in Victorian Square as construction is going on from dawn until dusk in an effort to transform Downtown Sparks into a modern area to live, work and play. Many people spending time in Victorian Square may notice the new Galaxy Theatre up and running, and new local retailers are starting to move in. Sparks’ first and only wine bar, … [Read more...]
Plenty of Easter activities on tap in Sparks this weekend
Sparks Tribune Even though the weather’s looking a little bit iffy for this weekend, that is not stopping Easter egg hunts and Easter brunches from taking place in Sparks. So, whether you have little ones that want to catch a glimpse of the Easter Bunny or want to treat the family to a fine buffet brunch, here are some upcoming Easter celebrations open to the public and … [Read more...]
Warren: Democrats’ message must be more than ‘not-Trump’
By Scott Sonner Associated Press RENO — Democrats running for president will have to do more than campaign on an anti-Trump message if they want to take back the White House in 2020, Sen. Elizabeth Warren said Saturday. “If your message is ‘not-Trump,’ it’s not going to work,” the Democratic presidential hopeful told about 500 supporters who packed a rally at a high … [Read more...]
Officials break ground on Veterans Memorial Plaza
On a sunny spring day in Sparks, hundreds of people gathered at the Sparks Marina to commemorate the groundbreaking of the new Veterans Memorial. Attendees received neon yellow vests, free coffee compliments of Lighthouse Coffee and live music was performed by the Reed High School Marching Band. “We gave you a vest because we want you to work,” Sparks City Councilman … [Read more...]
Wolf Pack Sent Packing Early
John Byrne/Tribune Nevada basketball players walk off the court after Thursday’s 70-61 loss to Florida in the first round of the NCAA Tournament. It was a disappointing end to the season for the Wolf Pack after winning 29 games and being ranked in the AP Top 25 every week this year. The Pack trailed by double-digits to the Gators in the second half before rallying late to … [Read more...]
